€2 Commemorative - Mnajdra Temples
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2018
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€2 Commemorative Coin - Mnajdra Temples
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Mnajdra Temples in Qrendi lie in very close proximity to the Ħaġar Qim Temples. Mnajdra dates to 3,600-3,200 B.C. and is one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. The site was first excavated in 1840 and is best known for its astronomical alignments. Mnajdra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This coin, which is the third in a series of seven, follows on the 2017 one depicting the Ħaġar Qim Temples.
The coin reverse shows the common €2 side while the obverse (national side) shows a representation of the Mnajdra Temples. The coin obverse was designed by Noel Galea Bason.
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Type
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Denomination
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Diameter (mm)
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Gross Weight (g)
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Finesse
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Engraver
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Mint
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Mintage
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Circulation
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€2
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25.75
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8.5
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n/a
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Noel Galea Bason
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Monnaie de Paris
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300,000
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€2 |
25.75 |
8.5 |
n/a |
Noel Galea Bason |
Monnaie de Paris |
20,000 |